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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.90, 1,220.90 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.90, 1,220.90 and 266.16 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.90 : 1,220.90 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.90/1,220.90 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.90x = 1,220.90 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.90x = 324,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,954.74/813.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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